Ocean Grove Voice - 27th January 2023 by Star News Group

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A day out with Thomas Kids and grown ups had a ball on A Day Out With Thomas last weekend. Thomas the Tank Engine ferried excited passengers from Queenscliff station for a day full of colourful adventures including a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine in those Troublesome Trucks, a steam train ride behind one of Thomas’ friends, fun activities to enjoy, photo opportunities galore and a giveaway pack. Pictured is Mary Andrino with her daughter Ameera exploring the trains at Queenscliff station. ■ More pictures: Page 21.

New-look race stays close This weekend’s Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race will take in more of the Bellarine Peninsula. The 125-kilometre People’s Ride, the 176km Elite Men’s Road Race and the 143km Elite Women’s Road Race will take in parts of Wallington, Ocean Grove and pass through Barwon Heads and Bancoora before making its way to the Surf Coast. The Greater Geelong and Surf Coast region is expected to host more than 100,000 visitors this weekend. The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and Festival of Sails will inject millions into the local economy with the 2020 events pumping

in a combined $21.5 million. Mayor Trent Sullivan said the City of Greater Geelong was thrilled to welcome back the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and Festival of Sails. “There’s excitement in the air ahead of our incredible schedule of sporting festivities, where the community can get up close to some of the world’s best sailors and cyclists, including local legend Cadel Evans,” he said. “With no better place to be than Geelong this week, I encourage community members to enjoy everything the festivities have to offer.” The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race returns after a two-year COVID hiatus with a

new look course featuring more of the Bellarine Peninsula. Rolling and fixed road closures will be in place across Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29. Delays of 15 to 20 minutes are expected on the Surf Coast-Bellarine loop when the race passes by once each day and there will be local access only on the Geelong circuit. Drivers are also encouraged to be extra careful during the recreational TAC People’s Ride on Saturday as thousands of riders will take to the road, predominantly under normal traffic conditions. The Festival of Sails returns to a full event following COVID-19 disruptions and is

set to attract up to 100,000 visitors to the Royal Geelong Yacht Club and the Geelong Waterfront until Sunday, January 29. At Eastern Beach, the city will double the number of rubbish bins, provide eight skips, 10 portable toilets, extra contracted waste collections, increased cleaning of toilets and park areas, and expanded lifeguard coverage. Traffic management crews will oversee the Ritchie Boulevard car park, while increased local laws patrols will monitor for potential issues such as open fires and illegal camping, and live monitoring of CCTV will continue. Details: Visit cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace. com.au and festivalofsails.com.au

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ELITE RACES TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT INFORMATION

CADEL EVANS GREAT OCEAN ROAD RACE

Join us this summer at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race with three days of cycling action in Geelong, the Bellarine and Surf Coast regions. See the megastars of UCI WorldTour cycling in the first men’s and women’s classics of the season.

EVENT SCHEDULE Friday 27 January (Geelong)

17:30 VEGEMITE Family Ride

Saturday 28 January (Geelong, Bellarine & Surf Coast)

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07:00 TAC People’s Ride 12:20 Deakin University Elite Women’s Race (UCI WorldTour)

Sunday 29 January (Geelong, Bellarine & Surf Coast)

11:10 Elite Men’s Race (UCI WorldTour)

The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race is an initiative of the Victorian Government, created by Visit Victoria, and a pillar of Australia’s major events calendar.

EVENT UPDATES There are many ways to receive event updates, get the latest traffic and transport advice or to contact us for further information; cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au info@cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au

New course reversed for 2023 elite races between Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove and Portarlington Rd (see map for details). Victoria Police will facilitate a rolling road closure for these races, which reduces the impact of the event. Vehicles will not be able to travel on or cross the route while the rolling road closure passes through. Delays of 15–20 minutes are expected. All towns will remain open and accessible including Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Torquay and Moriac, with the exception of when the race passes through for a maximum of 15–20 minutes. The course roads must be free of traffic as the race approaches. Therefore, vehicle access on the busier course roads on the Geelong Circuit will be restricted to local access only. With the exception of when the race comes through. All other traffic will be directed to use alternate routes or side roads. The rolling road closure will be supported by some fixed road closures to assist in keeping the course roads free of traffic when the race is coming through. All major intersections remain open, except when the race passes by.

TAC PEOPLE’S RIDE TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The 2023 course will travel over the Barwon Heads Bridge towards Ocean Grove.

Latrobe Terrace (Princes Hwy) in Geelong and the Geelong Ring Road will remain open at all times during the weekend to ensure north/south traffic movements through the City of Greater Geelong are maintained.

Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times during the event via existing footpaths. Where roads are closed for short periods, access across roads will be via marshalled course crossing points.

It is advised to allow extra travel time during the weekend in case you experience short delays whilst travelling near the course.

If you are travelling along a course road as a rolling road closure comes through, you will be stopped by the lead police vehicle and asked to park in a safe area on the side of the road.

Once the race has passed the rear police car will inform you that it is safe for you to move off.

This is a recreation ride that takes riders on the same roads that the worlds elite will be racing on. This is not a race and cyclists will be adhering to normal road rules. There will be minor changed traffic conditions in some areas, such as traffic diversions, lane closures, reduced speed limits and intersection management.

Due to the large number of cyclists on the roads during this event, please take extra care when driving and allow extra travel time.

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There will be changes to public transport services on Saturday and Sunday and customers are advised to check the PTV website for further updates: ptv.vic.gov.au/news-andevents/events/

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There will be restricted parking on any road which the course travels along. To assist, please ensure you park your car either on a driveway if available or on a side street off the course.

Emergency access will be maintained at all times. In an emergency please call 000.

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AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS

Local honours for Australia Day Bellarine residents were among the Australians to be recognised in the Australia Day honours list. Sarah Foley Point Lonsdale’s Sarah Foley has been awarded a medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to community health. Ms Foley is the co-founder of Kids Plus Foundation and a life member of Australian Bobath Neurodevelopmental Therapy Association. “You’re always a bit surprised,” she said when asked of her reaction to the news. “It’s made me reflect on my career. The main thing it made me reflect on was how lucky I have been in terms of people I have met. “It’s really a shared acknowledgement for Kids Plus. It wouldn’t exist without the people of Geelong. It’s a reward to the incredible people I’ve worked with. I’ve been incredibly lucky.” Kids Plus started with two physiotherapists and a group of parents to a team of more than 30 today. Ms Foley has spent 35 years as a physiotherapist specialising in children with developmental disabilities, particularly cerebral palsy. “I was always interested in working with children,” she said. “Particularly interested in working with children with brain injuries. There are so many possibilities with children. “You work really closely with the parents to make sure that child is well supported in the early years and reaches their potential. “You build long-term relationships with families and kids as they grow up.” Ms Foley is co-author of a publication on a clinical trial on the effects of a partial bodyweight-supported treadmill training program of children with cerebral palsy. “There is a harness or a sling over the treadmill,” she said. “They are walking very slowly. The repetition of the treadmill and support from the therapist builds cardiovascular strength. “The kids really enjoy the fun of being on a treadmill.”

Matthew Ponsford has been honoured with an OAM for his work with Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club. (Supplied)

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Sarah Foley’s work with Kids Plus and other services to the community have earned her a OAM. (Ivan Kemp) 316228_05

John Turner OAM. (Supplied)

John Turner John ‘Dummy’ Turner is regarded as one of Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club’s most popular and successful captains. It is fitting that was given the honour of a medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) on January 26. He joined the club after being influenced by his mates at Williamstown Lifesaving Club and Williamstown Football Club and represented the club in competition for many years at the state, interstate and national levels, and with Harry Windmill, was the major force behind the introduction of the Nipper program to Victoria.

In 1955, when competing at his first Australian Championships for the Point Lonsdale beach relay team at Dee Why, John saw a NSW ‘nipper’ group training. Concerned that there should be some intermediate steps between completing the ‘learn to swim’ classes, John saw the benefit of rewarding young members with certificates and badges, similar to those in cubs and scouts. He also re-wrote the manual to include first-aid instructions from the St John’s Ambulance Handbook and Rescue and Resuscitation the Australian Surf Life Saving Blue Book.

John was a member of the first Victorian Boat Crew to win gold at the Australian Championships at Scarborough in 1965. Also in 1965, John was a member of the Australian team to tour to the USA, competing in demonstrations and carnivals held both during the day and at night. In 1967, he was joint organiser of the first USA team to visit Victoria – the competition being the forerunner of the Wieland Shield. John was awarded the Ken D Allen Award in the 1962/63 season and life membership in the 1965/66 season. John is also a life member of Anglesea SLSC.

Matthew Ponsford is a life member of Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club and has been involved since 1987.7 He was awarded an Emergency Services Medal this week as part of the Australia Day honours. Mathew’s legacy to the club will be for his tireless work to negotiate government funding, fundraise and engage in stakeholder management for the club’s new clubhouse project. He continues to serve today on the Back Beach Base Building Committee. “My brother was involved in the club and he invited me to a bronze camp over summer,” he said. “I didn’t know much about it at that stage. You get a lot of satisfaction from volunteering and helping the community and meeting lots of different people from different backgrounds.” Matthew has also served in leadership roles at Point Lonsdale SLSC for more than 20 years. He served as president from 2015-19, secretary from 2003-10 and club captain from 1992-93. “I’ve always liked the vibe of helping the community and having social activities,” he said. “Like a lot of organisations there are lots of different ways you can get involved. You get out of it what you put in. It has its challenges but you get a lot out of it as well.” Matthew said he was proud of the award, but that there were many more who are involved that are just as deserving. “There are a lot of people who do go unrecognised,” he said. “It’s as much for the families and friends who support you.”

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John McCarthy John McCarthy, 75, has given decades in the service to his community, most notably with the Country Fire Authority, Lions Club and the Returned and Services League. This week he was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his efforts, an honour Mr McCarthy said he did not expect. “I was quite surprised, actually, and very humbled by it,” he said. “I’ve been doing a lot of work for the community at Torquay for a long, long time, and I had no idea this was coming. “But it was very nice to hear it.” Mr McCarthy, who served as a sapper in the 17th Construction Squadron in Vietnam, began devoting his time to ex-service organisations in the 1970s. He has been a committee member for the Torquay sub-branch of the RSL since 2002 and was president from 2007-2010. He said his military service had fuelled his desire to help others. “When I got back in the community (after serving) I felt I had to be able to help other people out,” he said. “So I became a welfare officer at the RSL many, many years ago, and I’m still doing that now. It was just about giving a bit back to the community.” Mr McCarthy has also been a member of the Lions Club of Torquay for many years, sat on the Anglesea Football Club committee and was a CFA Torquay brigade member for 16 years. A retired bricklayer, Mr McCarthy said his wife Patricia had always been a staunch supporter of his volunteering efforts. “My wife’s been a good back up for me the whole way,” he said. “If it wasn’t for her I think I would have pulled the pin on it a long time ago.”

John McCarthy has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia. (Ivan Kemp) 316390_04

Bryan Hodge that has delivered unprecedented levels of performance, capability, efficiency and customer satisfaction. Mr Hodge said the most rewarding part of his work was “taking new ideas and technology and turning it into things that benefit the Australian public”. “If you can improve a service, make it more reliable and provide more information from it, you’re ultimately delivering benefits to the public, customers and stakeholders,” he said. “That’s where you get the kick. Technology

for technology’s sake is interesting, but when you can convert it into something that helps people make better decisions or provide better warnings, that’s really satisfying.” Mr Hodge has also spearheaded the introduction of renewable energy into the supply mix for the bureau’s radar sites, which has positively impacted both the organisation’s operational performance and the communities and industries it serves. “That’s been very satisfying as well,” he said. “The bureau’s looking to reduce its carbon

footprint, and there were opportunities there. “We’re looking at changing a lot of our infrastructure to renewable power.” Mr Hodge said receiving the medal was a highlight of his career. “I was really honoured for the recognition,” he said. “Working on innovation projects is my job, it’s what I do, and it’s tremendously satisfying. “But it was also really humbling to be recognised for that body of work. It’s really great.”

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By Cr Trent Sullivan Last year council voted to approve the formation of a community reference group to provide advice and views on the Ocean Grove District Ride Centre. While we have acknowledged that Kingston Park is the preferred location for this centre, we need to give appropriate respect to all community members and ensure the design takes on a range of perspectives from a broad cross-section of the Ocean Grove community. This has been our thinking with this project all along and comes after a thorough community engagement campaign in 2022. The community reference group will be made up of as many as 12 people and will be able to give their input on specific issues and suggestions to inform the design of the centre. It would be wonderful to see a diverse community reference group formed for this project as this is truly the best way of ensuring all voices are heard and as many ideas can be considered as possible. The ride centre will contain features such as dirt jumps, an asphalt pump track and a skills trail, and has been proposed as an alternative to the high number of makeshift jumps being created in Ocean Grove. It would be designed to cater for riders of all skill levels, and a facility like this has the potential to be of real value not only to Ocean Grove residents, but also the broader community. It has genuine appeal for people of all ages and would add yet another attraction to those visiting the Bellarine Peninsula. Once formed, the community reference group will meet for three workshops of up to three hours, in Ocean Grove across

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Plan ahead as roads reworked Developers begin roadworks in Armstrong Creek next month, with major sections of Horseshoe Bend Road to be closed and Boundary Road closed for westbound traffic. The works will impact the two key routes between February and June 2023. City of Greater Geelong city services acting director David Greaves asked residents and drivers to allow extra travel time while the roadworks progressed. “Roadworks may affect the way you travel in and around Armstrong Creek over the coming months and drivers are encouraged

to plan ahead,” Mr Greaves said. “We thank everyone for their patience and ask drivers to consider adding extra time to their journey while the road closures are in place.” Boundary Road will be closed to westbound traffic between Horseshoe Bend Road and Barwon Heads Road for the duration of the works, with access maintained in one direction for drivers travelling eastbound towards Barwon Heads Road. Horseshoe Bend Road will be closed north of Hilltop Drive to Lyanna Way and

Swanburra Drive until March . From March to June, Horseshoe Bend Road will remain closed from north of Worn Road. Swanburra Drive will be closed to traffic from March to June, with access for local residents maintained. Mr Greaves said the road upgrades would deliver vital improvements to the area. “We recognise that Boundary Road has deteriorated significantly so it’s important that works get underway to widen and improve the road surface as soon as

possible,” Mr Greaves said. “The works by developers will also include the delivery of new footpaths, curb, street lighting, gas mains, and water mains.” Emergency services will continue to have access to all properties, with traffic management in place to ensure residents access to their Banksia and Ashbury estates properties. Sparrovale Drain works will also be undertaken at this time, helping to facilitate the planned delivery of infrastructure to neighbouring estates.

Pushing with a purpose Drysdale father Cameron Young will run a solo marathon on Saturday, February 18 while pushing his one-year-old son Iggy to raise funds for Kids+. Iggy and his twin brother Vance were born premature at 28+3 weeks, and shortly after Iggy was diagnosed with periventricular leukomalacia (PVL) and later cerebral palsy. Cameron and his wife Olivia were referred to Kids+ and entered its Parent Infant Program (PIP), which supports parents and families after they receive these types of diagnoses. Cameron said Kids+ had provided amazing support during the first year after the twins arrived. “It was difficult, I’m not going to lie; our daughter was only 18 months old when they were born, so it was a pretty crazy time,” he said. “It’s hard to put into words, but we class Kids+ as nearly another family member. They were incredible.” The fundraising run, dubbed Pushing for

Purpose, will take Cameron from the Young’s family home in Drysdale to the Geelong Showground via the Bellarine Rail Trail then back to finish at the Drysdale netball courts. Cameron said he was inspired after finding the story of Richard Hoyt who ran marathons with his son in the 1990s and 2000s. “I said to myself, I’d love to do that one day,” he said. “Then I thought I could run a marathon and also try to raise some funds and awareness for Kids+, because a lot of people don’t know about them and what they do. “Their early intervention treatments are so important to kids with disabilities. They try to give some pathways for the kids to get the true potential out of what they can achieve.“ He said he was overwhelmed by the support the community had shown already. To donate or find out more about Cameron’s run, go to www.pushingforpurpose.com.au

Cameron Young will run a marathon pushing his son Iggy to raise money for Geelong’s Kids+. (Ivan Kemp) 316351_06

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Oceans on their minds By Jena Carr Activists have demonstrated the need for climate change in Ocean Groove with a non-violent event to help inform the public. Climate activists Fridays for Future and Thrive for Future Geelong hosted a peaceful event at Ocean Grove main beach on Saturday, January 21 to raise awareness of climate change. Thrive for Future Geelong’s Maree Fagan said the demonstration was received well by the public and included a drowning performance to show the harm of ocean pollution.

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“It went really well,” Ms Fagan said. “It was a beautiful day, everyone was positive and the lifeguards were informed and they even said ‘oh well good for you for trying to protect our oceans’. “We were happy with the response from the public and most of them were quite positive.” Ms Fagan said the event was “very peaceful” and that it was important to look after the ocean. “The ocean is in a pretty drastic state,” she said. “We can’t give up because it’s about our kid’s future. “It’s not just our little patch, it’s the whole world.” Ms Fagan said the Thrive for Future Geelong group aimed to maintain a persistent and continual presence around government to help achieve change.

Fridays For Future and Thrive for Future Geelong held a demonstration at Ocean Grove main beach to bring awareness of the problems that oceans and sea creatures are facing. (Supplied)

“I started with the group four or five years ago,” she said. “We’re a small group instrumental in bringing out people’s awareness of change.” The group also handed out pamphlets at the event with information on the problems of oil, plastic and chemical pollution along with

many other issues that currently faced the ocean. Mrs Fagan said her main goal was to spread awareness of climate change and welcomed anyone who wanted to help. “We’re open to anyone who would like to join us,” she said.

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Sunset Run heating up The North Bellarine will welcome over 1000 runners and walkers when the Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run returns for its eighth edition on Saturday, February 11. The event provides distance options for all levels of runners, with a half-marathon from Portarlington to St Leonards and back, a 10-kilometre option and the “Bully Buster” 4km run. The Bully Buster, included to cater to a range of participants from toddlers to great-grandparents, is also intended to raise awareness and funds for Bellarine Community Health (BCH) Youth Services. Event founder and organiser Dion Milne said since the fundraiser’s inception the Bellarine Sunset Run has raised over $30,000 for BCH. “For the four kilometre event it’s $5 for kids 12 and under, and that’s just to get more kids out there and promote exercise and its benefits for mental health,” Mr Milne said. “So we have hundreds of kids run nearly for free, they get a medal and a bib, and they get to feel that pride of running through the finish line.” Held in February, the 2020 Sunset Run preceded the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but its 2021 and 2022 editions were impacted severely by lockdowns and restrictions.” The event will also feature music and food vans at the finish line. For registrations or more information go to www.bellarinesunsetrun.com. Matt Hewson

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The sound of wedding bells Originally launching in 2018, the Geelong Wedding Guide Wedding Expo attracted engaged couples and wedding vendors to Deakin University Waterfront Campus on Sunday, January 22. Voice photographer Ivan Kemp went along to check it out.

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1/ Regina Georgina and Karman Cant. 2/ Expo coordinator Kirsty Howell and expo owner Dani Fontana. 3/ Justin John, acoustic musician and DJ. 4/ Georgia Downward looks at a wedding dress for her marriage in March 2024. 5/ Haylee Pratt with photographer Nicola Wahga and Shirley Marendaz and Meighan Spicer. 6/ Elisa Haniver creates a new hairstyle for Teagan Arnold. 7/ Simone Keglevich and Alice Dott discuss catering options. 8/ Lea Duffy discuss wedding plan options with Abbey Badrock and Harvey Murrant. 9/ Liam Doyle and Courtney Johnson getting ideas for their wedding. 10/ Alex Campbell and Ayrlie Lane. (Pictures: Ivan Kemp) 315839

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Beer festival a huge hit The Great Australian Beer Festival Geelong was held at Johnstone Park on Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21. Voice photographer Ivan Kemp was there on the Friday to soak in the atmosphere.

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A tern for the best for watchers I called in to Western Treatment Plant on my way home from Melbourne one day and saw a few white-winged black terns. These amazing birds breed in eastern Europe and the Middle East and then migrate to Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. White-winged black terns are small marsh terns that are mostly seen in Australia during summer when they are generally in non-breeding plumage. In the non-breeding season, they have white underparts, a black bill and legs, a grey back and tail, and a black horseshoe shaped mark across the crown and behind the eye. There are usually large flocks of whiskered terns at Western Treatment Plant and Lake Connewarre at this time of year, but I haven’t seen many around this year, maybe because there is such a lot of water in northern Australia. I saw around 10 Caspian terns at Hospital Swamp on my way to work one evening. While working as a volunteer on the beach looking after the hooded plover hatchling at 19W, I have been photographing crested terns, which is challenging as in flight they twist and turn and perform aerial acrobatics. The hoodie chick at 19W is thriving and there are two hatchlings at Point Lonsdale and one at Rhino Rocks. Please read the signs regarding dog rules on the beach and avoid disturbing the habitats of the hooded plovers. The chicks are vulnerable before they fledge

Left to right: Jen’s terns at Ocean Grove beach; Alan’s tern, curlew sandpipers and red-capped plovers at Lake Victoria (top); crested shrike-tit at Rice Reserve near Connewarre; and brolgas off Portarlington Road. (Pictures: Supplied)

as they can not escape predators such as dogs foxes, cats, and gulls and there are only around 700 of these birds left in Victoria, so please help these chicks by following the guidance given by volunteers around the habitats. Alan has been to Lake Victoria a few times at different times of day for the lighting and has observed plenty of birdlife. Alan photographed a tern which was identified by other birders as a fairy tern, but I think it’s a little tern due to the black on the beak (fairy terns have an all yellow bill in breeding plumage). I could be wrong and I’m sure I will hear from readers with their opinions which are welcomed. Alan also was lucky to see three brolgas in a freshly harvested paddock off Portarlington

Road, near the new lifestyle site, between the highway and the bay. The brolgas were a good 150m away from the road with the sunlight behind them, so the lighting wasn’t brilliant, but Alan managed a fine photo. Alan also photographed a great bird at Rice Reserve near Connewarre, namely a crested shrike-tit, one of his favourite birds. I received an email from Brenton, who was walking in Point Lonsdale one morning near Nelson Road and heard the distinctive call of an eastern koel. I also heard two of them calling when I went to my friend’s house for morning tea in Point Lonsdale. The koels were calling for about an hour but

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR WANT YOUR EVENT LISTED? Community Calendar is made available free of charge to not-for-profit organisations to keep the public informed of special events and activities. Send item details to Voice Community Calendar, 1/47 Pakington Street, Geelong West, 3218, or email to newsdesk@voicegroup.com.au. Deadline for copy and announcements is 5pm Tuesday.

Book club Leopold/Wallington CAE book club meets second Tuesday each month 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Very friendly group. New members welcome. ■ Shirley, 0488 055 969

Ballroom dance Leopold Hall, 805-809 Bellarine Highway Leopold on Saturday January 21. Music by Charles. Admission $10 includes sandwiches and cakes. ■ 0400 500 402

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Carpet bowls Leopold Hall 805-809 Bellarine Highway, Leopold on Wednesday and Friday from 1pm to 3.15pm. Admission: $4, includes afternoon tea. ■ 0400 500 402

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For chess fun simply come along and see yourself, play some chess, meet some members, with no obligation to join. We welcome players of all abilities. Ocean Grove, Tuesdays at 1.30pm at 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove; Portarlington, Mondays at 9.30am, Parks Hall, 87 Newcombe Street, Portarlington; and St Leonards, Thursdays at 9.30am, unit 2 1375-1377 Murradoc Road, (on Blanche Street), St Leonards. ■ Ralph, 0431 458 100 (Ocean Grove), Rob, 5259 2290 (Portarlington), Lyn, 5292 2162 (St Leonards)

friendship of like-minded players. Cost: $20 annually and coffee included. At 102 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. ■ Lyn, 5256 2540

Scottish dancing classes GOG Scottish Country Dance classes are on at 7.30pm each Tuesday at the Leopold Hill Hall. All welcome. ■ Jane, 0481 126 022 or Andrew, 0408 369 446

Ocean Grove Seniors Ocean Grove Seniors play card game 500 every Thursday at 1.15pm. If you are new to the game a quick lesson will get you in play. The core group of six players adjust to any number and you will enjoy the

friendship while supporting disadvantaged Students. Meetings at Portarlington Golf Club for lunch on the fourth Friday of each month. ■ Margaret, 0431 636 090

TOWN club The Springs TOWN Club (Take Off Weight Naturally) meets Mondays, 9-10.30am at the Community Hub, 23 Eversley Street, Drysdale. Weigh-in, group therapy and regular relaxation sessions. Cost: $5 per session, $54 annual fee. ■ Janice Bell, 0403 221 737, or bellsbythebeach@bigpond.com.au

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Probus meets Probus Club of Ocean Grove men’s meets at 10am on the first Monday of each month, except January, at the Surf Life Saving Club on Surf Beach Road. ■ Barry, 0409 161 129

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Drysdale Ladies Probus Club Meets at 10.30am on the fourth Monday of each month at the Clifton Springs Golf Club. ■ Lorraine, 0412 805 858

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Life Activities Club Arvo tea dance every Thursday, 2pm to 4pm at Belmont Pavilion. Entry: $5. ■ 5251 3529

FROM THE ARCHIVES Ocean Grove Voice looks back through the pages of our predecessors

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Chaotic traffic scenes around the entrance to the new Ocean Plaza has some locals wondering ‘why wasn’t this resolved while the shopping centre was being built?’.

A three-to-four-year wait for broadband and inaction by Telstra has left scores of frustrated Ocean Grove residents.

With a monster Australia Day weekend looming, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club has reinforced the message that beachgoers need to swim between the flags this summer.

Barwon Health believes a seven-year-old boy taken to hospital was not the victim of a shark attack.

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A day out with Thomas Bellarine Railway hosted A Day Out With Thomas on January 21 and 22. Kids and adults enjoyed the ride from Queenscliff station and Voice photographer Ivan Kemp went along to check it all out.

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More than just a chess club Ocean Grove Chess Club started back in October 2007 when it was founded by local Malcolm Hughes, the uncle of former Test cricketer Merv Hughes. Local chess enthusiasts meet at the Ocean Grove Citizens Club, a place that supplies them the opportunity to get together, play, learn and share their love of chess. The chess club is not only fun, but it’s also improving the skills of its members. Despite COVID-19, it has been running successfully ever since. Here are some of the thoughts of club members:

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I’ve always found that it was a really nice way to meet people in the neighbourhood - John Griffiths

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“It’s a very inclusive, all-ages, welcoming group,” says Stan Rusiniak, one of the club’s organisers. “You never know who you’re going to run into, particularly during the summer and school holidays.” “It is relatively easy to learn the basics, like how the pieces move,” says Tom Nicholson, one of the club’s top players, who along with Stan is also a member of the local Ocean Grove Chord Club. “I’ve always found that it was a really nice way to meet people in the neighbourhood,” long time club member John Griffiths says. “It’s not just about chess, it’s really about community. There’s a kind of a mechanism to making instant friends —and a lot of them— because you’re playing so many different games, as no chess game is ever the same.”

New member Bailey Merritt Dixon doing battle with the club’s 93-year-old stalwart Gary Bennewitz, with John Griffiths and John Corlett looking on.

“My favourite part about the chess club has got to be meeting new people, and learning new chess openings is a valuable experience,” says Ocean Grove local John Corlett. “Competing against others who are better than me drives me to improve at chess and become a better player.” Another member and top chess player, Nick McClaren says: “I really enjoy playing chess, I really like being a part of the chess club and playing competitive games and chess is a really good way for me to do that.” “We do play chess, and we also discuss tactics and analyse the games we played but most

importantly: we have an enjoyable time,” club adviser Gary Bennewitz says. “If you are interested in learning or playing the great game that we all love so much, why not contact us?” says club member Renato Partenza. “If you prefer playing chess in the evening why not let us know and tell us what time and day would best suit you.” The local chess club meets every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 5pm at Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. More information phone 5255 2996 or go to thebellarine.wixsite.com/ocean-grove-chess

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The 64-hectare site is in addition Oakdene Vineyards Oakdene’s to “The addition of the of Greater Geelong has applied to the City and guest Grubb Road winery, restaurant restaurant and gallery will offer visitors house. to build and operate The restaurant, to a totally unique experience a restaurant and Planning documents be known as Oakdene art gallery at Banks Vineyard, revealed the site where they can enjoy the property Anderson Roads, and would provide Mannerim. extended stay. for an appearance will have a low scale, rustic “a unique visitor The project is expected with lots of natural experience “It is expected most timber and to cost $1.55 million unlike any other venue on the extensive glazing. and developers say Bellarine” people and that the art gallery would showcase advantage of all three facilitieswould take It will have expansive particularly on the it will “boost tourism indigenous decks built around including established the cellar door Bellarine Peninsula and local artworks. round and enhance for wine tastings trees, year “The owner’s vision complementar y its reputation as and Grove site and similar to Oakdene’s Ocean for the food and drink region cheese a fine a tourist will operate from platters, destination unlike site is to create restaurant for a sit the seven days 8am to 11pm similar to the Yarra any other winery Valley”. down meal a week. or tourist venue on the Bellarine Peninsula,” finally the gallery which will or coffee and The total number the documents said. showcase a mix of car spaces on site of private collections be will increased from 52 to 98. and works by local artists.” The planning document is open for public comment until March 16.

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SUV in step with hybrid energy By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring With electric vehicles making landfall Down Under like lightning strikes in a tropical summer storm, the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid stands out from the deluge, being one of the few family-size sports utility vehicles to take up EV status. It’s not the ‘Full Monty’ electric model but retains in tandem an internal combustion power plant. Until recently the only seven-seater SUV hybridised was the Toyota Kluger. Now the Santa Fe joins the Kia Sorento hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid in adding to the mix. No plug-in hybrid here, with its interminable search for external charging points, the Santa Fe hybrid has the brains to charge its lithium-ion battery through conversion of kinetic energy while working in conjunction with the petrol engine and regen brakes when on the move. Available only as upper-crust Elite and Highlander variants, the hybrid is kitted out essentially like its petrol- and diesel-powered cousins. However, an electric shock comes in the price differences – a high voltage $6500 over the petrol and $3000 the diesel, which equates to $63,000 for the Elite and $69,550 for the Highlander, the test vehicle, without on-road costs. Both are seven-seaters but can be reconfigured as a six-seater with two captain’s chairs in the second row instead of the bench. With seven seats, the third row is fit only for littlies’ use in comfort, although it does have its own air-con.

Switched on . . . the Santa Fe has taken on petrol / electric hybrid guise with Elite and Highlander models. (Pictures: Supplied)

Interior With the Hybrid in the higher-grade Elite and Highlander corner, the interior has a classy look and feel, with Nappa leather in the latter and other quality materials shared. An option for the Hybrid is six seats, in which the second-row bench is replaced with a pair of captain’s chairs. With seven seats, the third row is fit only for littlies’ use with comfort. Head room is restricted by the intrusion of the sun roof workings. The boot has a spot for a full-size spare wheel under a flat cargo area with third row folded, there’s room for family shopping or a stroller. With five seats in use there is up to 782 litres on offer. A power tailgate takes away the trauma of loading in the rain.

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What’s new? Not much. A major facelift three years ago saw the Santa Fe put on a fresh face and interior. The new Hybrid differs from the petrol and diesel versions only in the wheels – smaller 19-inch alloys with different design here – said to be more aerodynamic and save fuel. The shapely Santa Fe exterior is well known for its so-called cascading grille, which in the Hybrid case covers a yawning chasm of a radiator. In profile, looks are toned down a tad in readiness for a robust, yet shapely rear.

There’s a configurable 10.2-inch instrument display, which features a digital energy meter and a 12.3-inch infotainment dash-mounted touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and digital radio. A 10-speaker Harman / kardon premium audio is standard.

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MODEL RANGE Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Elite $63,000 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Highlander $69,550 SPECIFICATIONS Santa Fe Highlander 1.6L Turbo 4-cylinder petrol, 44.2 kW electric motor, 6sp automatic, AWD Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Hyundai dealer for drive-away prices.

all-wheel drive. While this compares favourably with petrol and diesel performance, when it comes to towing, the hybrid is left behind with 1650 kg to the internal-combustion pair with 2500 kg.

Safety The Santa Fe Hybrid comes with all the latest safety systems from Hyundai. These include automatic emergency braking, which operates at intersections, blind-spot warning, lane keeping assist, rear- cross-traffic alert, rear occupant alert automatic high-beam head lamps and adaptive cruise control. The Hybrid Highlander also takes on 360-degree surround-view camera, blind spot

Driving At a whisker less than 4.8 metres long, the Santa Fe Hybrid Highlander is on the cusp of bursting out of the mid-size SUV mob into the big time. However, a well-sorted suspension and responsive steering come up with relaxed ride and handling. Off the mark, there’s more than a hint of sporty performance, while a centre console dial is in charge of driving modes from Eco to Smart to sand, snow or other obstacles thrown up of road. In a fraction of more than 400 kilometres of mixed urban / highway going the Santa Fe Hybrid Highlander recorded fuel consumption of 6.1 litres per 100 kilometres, in line with the claimed 6 litres per 100 kays. More buttons than the pantomime Cinderella’s eponymous family servant, known for having rows of gilt buttons down the front of his tunic, the floating centre console controls offered up a few missteps. However, familiarity came with repeated use.

Summary Not exactly early adopters, Santa Fe Hybrid buyers get the latest in hybrid technology at a price. But what’s new about bidding for a pollution-free climate.

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Surf Coast local is one to watch The Mornington Peninsula is set for a big weekend in surfing with round 2 of the Victorian Open Series and the Victorian Masters Titles heading to the open beaches of the region. With points on the line to qualify for the Rip Curl Pro Trials, the Victorian Open Series will see the best surfers in the state battle it out at Gunnamatta Ocean Beach. Current under-16 ISA World Junior Champion and Open Series rankings leader, Willis Droomer (Jan Juc) will be the surfer to watch over the weekend. Droomer has good history with the region, winning the Under-16 Junior Surfing Titles event on the Mornington Peninsula in 2021. On the women’s side of the draw, local surfer Ava Holland (Dromana) sits atop of the rankings after taking out the first round of the series on the Surf Coast. Holland will be looking to continue her red hot form from 2022, after winning the prestigious Skull Candy Oz Grom Open at Lennox Head as well as the final event in the Victorian Junior Titles on the Surf Coast.

The Victorian Masters Titles will also be held at the weekend, re-igniting old rivalries with the best over-35 surfers in the state converging for their annual gathering. Surfers to look for include current over-60’s Australian Women’s Champion, Gayle Main (Queenscliff), WorkSafe Tradies Challenge Champion Arthur McKenzie (Phillip Island) and multiple Victorian Champion Mark Walker (Seaford). The Victorian Open Series round 2 will be held on Saturday, January 28 with the Victorian Masters Titles to be held on Sunday, January 29. Live scores, schedule and heat draws for the event can be found on surfingvic.com/live

Jan Juc’s Willis Droomer will be the one to watch in round two of the Victorian Open Series and the Victorian Masters Titles. (Liam Robertson)

Close call: Tennis a real family affair LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers This summer season shows that tennis really is a family sport, with more than a dozen teams having juniors playing with parents and numerous other teams with husbands and wives, older kids and cousins teaming up to enjoy the flexibility that tennis has provided for decades. Peter Wharton started playing as an emergency at Newcomb many years ago, with daughter Ava watching from the sidelines. When she was old enough Ava started playing juniors and is now in her third season playing with dad, creating memories that they can cherish, but still chasing that elusive premiership. Diana and Adam Spork are involved with the same team and they will all be hoping to break through with the ultimate win this season, as they are sitting atop the ladder in Section 5 Mixed. Sutherlands Creek has a team of cousins who have been playing together for six years and show no signs of stopping. William and Thomas play with cousins Katie and Nicola (their three fathers are brothers) along with Thomas’ wife Lauren and the rest of the team in Section 5 Mixed, enjoying their tennis and ensuring that Sutherlands Creek Tennis Club will be around for years to come. Grovedale has a number of teams with family members, some in the same teams while others have separated to participate in other teams. The Watkins family have father Peter playing his first season without one of his children in a number of years, with Laura and Peter Junior playing together in a mixed team, while another son, Christopher, has moved to a team with mother-daughter combo Sue and Matilda Sutherland. This is Matilda’s first full season of seniors and Sue loves being able to pass on her tennis knowledge to both Matilda and son Thomas who fills in when needed, and having fun while doing it. The combination seems to be working well with the team sitting top of the Section 2 Mixed ladder. There are a number of mothers playing with their children, including Moriac’s Sue Maibaum and Fiona Blood playing their second season with their children – Sue with sons Gus, Joel and Zac, while Fiona plays with daughter Emily. Husbands Matt and Brian are also part of the team making Saturday afternoons at Moriac a real family affair. Clifton Springs has several family members playing, including the Ballagh’s in Section 4

Above: Sutherlands Creek 1: William Rowe, Katie Rowe, Lauren Rowe (in chair), Nicola Rowe and Thomas Rowe. Below right: Peter and Ava Wharton. (Pictures: Supplied)

The Sutherlands: Tom, Sue and Matilda. Right: Ballagh Kids: Jesse, Max and Shannon.

Mixed. Father Graham came out of retirement two years ago to play with children Max, Jesse and Shannon, and then last year they were joined by mum Susan and eldest daughter Kierra to not only play a season, but win a premiership. “(It’s) one of the most amazing experiences not just to

play with your kids but we were lucky enough to win too,” Sue said. “Even if it is just one session, dust off the racquets and get on the court with your kids.” The team is obviously enjoying its tennis and combining well, and well poised to make a big impact come finals time.

Handy Hawks hit Highton where it hurts Drysdale showed that on its day, it can beat any side in the Geelong Bowls Region Saturday Pennant competition with a superb win against top side Highton on Saturday, January 21. In a stunning upset, Drysdale prevailed by 17 shots despite losing one rink by 13. But a 13-shot win to Cal Inderberg and a 17-shot win to Ashley Rees meant Drysdale took 14 points from the match and sits in fifth position on the ladder. For Highton, the loss meant its lead at the top of the ladder has dwindled to eight points. Lara jumped a spot on the ladder, replacing Ocean Grove 2, which it defeated by 32 shots. All rinks had good wins with Karl Weil enjoying the biggest triumph of the afternoon by 13 shots. The loss dumped the Grovers 2 to ninth on the ladder and out of finals reckoning. Ocean Grove 1 closed the gap on Highton at the top of the table with a tight eight-shot win against Bareena. Bareena fell outside the top five, but were far from disgraced, picking up one rink for the day. For Ocean Grove, a six-shot win to Brad Pavey and a three-shot win to Tyson Cromie claimed 14 of the 16 points on offer. Queenscliff and Eastern Park didn’t disappoint in what was billed as the match of the round. Queenscliff won by four shots and sits impressively in third spot. Adam Martin had a good win for Eastern Park, but Benjamin Russell and Ray Butler did enough on the remaining two rinks to secure victory. City of Geelong brought up win number four for the season, defeating Bell Post Hill 62 to 49 with Sandra Tillson starring. This week’s game of the round looks to be between Ocean Grove 1 and Queenscliff where second hosts third. Friday, 27 January, 2023 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 25

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Cricket season racing to finals Mild conditions greeted local cricketers on Saturday, January 21. Justin Flynn ventured to RT Fuller Oval Barwon Heads and Aim Hire Reserve Armstrong Creek to capture some of the action.

1/ Conan Roos in action fo Barwon Heads B1 Grade. 2/ Dan Roddis bowls for Ocean Grove. 3/ Damian Fazio bowls for Queenscliff C Grade. 4/ Armstrong Creek C Grade opener Reece Parkin. 5/ Fletcher Long shows some desperation in the field for Ocean Grove. 6/ Queenscliff’s Michael Beshara catches Titans’ dangerman Tim Hester in C Grade. 7/ Chris Marsiglio played well for his 58 for Armstrong Creek in A1 Grade. 8/ Nick Sutton smacked 57 off 42 balls for Barwon Heads in B1 Grade. 9/ Jack Maclean made 19 for Armstrong Creek. 10/ Rob Rutley was superb for Ocean Grove with 1/14 from eight overs. 11/ Harry Melzer made a fine half-century for Barwon Heads. (Pictures: Justin Flynn) 316441 26 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 27 January, 2023

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Bats fail to fire in loss to Winch Collendina’s batters failed to fire in a 67-run loss to Winchelsea in BPCA on Saturday, January 21. Winch won the toss and batted first for a more than solid 8-182 thanks to Ashley Hubbert’s 71. Oskar Walter showed why he is an important pick up for the Cobras with 3-20 from eight overs and captain Nathan Frye grabbed 2-40. Collendina needed a big knock from someone in its top order, but it never eventuated. A final total of 8-115 was well short. Shannon Griffin played well for his 35 and Richie Peters got 21, but it now seems likely the Cobras will finish second bottom. Matt Partridge’s 3-5 from eight overs was the stand out for Winch. A whirlwind century by Garry Wingrave gave Collendina a win against Winchelsea in B2 Grade. Wingrave hit 11 boundaries and six sixes

in his 115 as Collendina hit 9-208 chasing down Winchelsea’s 8-206. In C Grade, Wallington was way too good for Collendina. Only Jackson de Jong (12) made double figures in Dina’s 51 batting first while Wallington made the required runs with all 10 wickets intact. Collendina defeated Newcomb in D Grade with Cameron Kavaliunas (67), Mick Goodger (25) and Chris Pitfield (20) playing well in the final total of 193. In reply Newcomb made 87 with Goodger (3-14), Pitfield (3-38), Byron Hansford (2-16) and Jack Thomson (2-18) getting the wickets.

Oskar Walter (left) was a shining light for the Snakes with the ball. (Supplied)

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Ocean Grove wicket-keeper Nathan Taylor was sharp behind the stumps.

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Titans prevail in day-night clash Armstrong Creek proved too good for Ocean Grove in round 11 of BPCA A1 Grade on Saturday, January 21. In a day/night fixture at Aim Hire Reserve, Armstrong Creek, the Titans kept their finals hopes alive in what now seems to be a three-club race for fourth spot. Ocean Grove and Armstrong Creek are on 30 points and Jan Juc 34 with its match against Anglesea completed on January 26. Armstrong Creek gleefully batted first to avoid the twilight effect under lights and Chris Marsiglio (58) playing well. The Grubbers bowlers struggled with the pink ball into the breeze and a final total of 7-158, while not massive, was very competitive. Leg-spinner Rob Rutley took 1-14 from eight immaculate overs and Jake Taylor enjoyed some time at the bowling crease with 3-33. Jason Robertson ripped through Grove’s top order to take 4-7 for the Titans and the Grubbers were in trouble early in their run chase. Jake Taylor (22) and Bailey Le Maistre (20) made things interesting with a handy lower order partnership, but the required run rate proved too much with wickets running out.

Armstrong Creek defeated Ocean Grove by 50 runs in B1 Grade. Oliver Corby bowled well for the Grubbers to take 3-23 to help restrict the Titans to 9-148. However, only Nathan Madden (29) was able to dig in as Ocean Grove fell for 98 with Ryan Boyer snaring 3-14 for Armstrong Creek. St Leonards won a thriller in B2 Grade. The Saints made 9-151 with the vastly improved Lachie Campbell continuing his good batting form with 43. Leg-spinner John Murphy took 4-25 and Andrew Schoch 3-42. In reply Ocean Grove was all out for 149 with one ball off its 40 overs remaining. Zack Carmody (28), Noah Brooks (24) and Joel Baran (23) got starts, but young leggie Ethan Coleman’s 4-41 proved the difference. Anglesea was too good in D Grade. Ocean Grove made 106, but the Seas passed the total in the 28th over thanks to veteran Graeme Dodkins, who made 59 not out although Jarvis White managed two wickets for Ocean Grove.

Leigh Morrison dismissed Jack Maclean.

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Bailey Le Maistre bowls for Ocean Grove.

Wallington is still within reach of a BPCA A2 Grade finals appearance, but suffered an 82-run defeat to Barwon Heads on Saturday January 21. The Wallabies did well to contain the powerful Heads batting line-up to 8-189 with Matt Bode (61) and Max Melzer (43) the run makers. Dane Wise-Graham took 2-24 from eight for Wallington and Damien Biemans 1-24 from eight. Opener Marc Occhipinti got the Wallabies off to a good start with 21 and Sven Burluraux made 22, but the Seagulls executed their plans well to win easily. Four bowlers took two wickets each for Barwon Heads, but it was the figures of 0-8 from six from Darcy Hewitt that stood out. Wallington thrashed Collendina in C Grade by 10 wickets. Collendina could only manage 51 batting first with Riley Morrison grabbing four wickets and Raghav Mehra three. Andrew Fothergill (24 not out) and Shaun Robinson (21 not out) got the required runs in 21 overs. Wallington batted first against Portarlington in D Grade and made a solid 6-191. Ross Currie top scored with 37 not out while Peter Edwards was unbeaten on 35 and Andrew Surrao made 30. Ashby Ward was the only dual wicket taker for Port with 2-34 from eight tody overs. In reply, Port got the runs with six wickets and two overs remaining. Steve Dowie (64) and Henry Hatswell (51 not out) enjoyed a 115-run opening partnership while Hayden Bishop contributed 27. Seam bowler Aamir Naseer didn’t take a wicket, but was economical, conceding just 15 runs from his eight overs. Justin Flynn

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